> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.foodconsumer.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Media Advisory: Capitol City Fruit Plans Clinton Visit April 15, 2015 - URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/media_advisory_0414150310/ - Published: 2015-04-14T16:08:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T16:27:46.000Z - Description: A media advisory for the tour and business roundtable Hillary Clinton will hold at Capital City Fruit in Norwalk, Iowa, with press contacts for pool coverage and an offer of a facility tour with the company's chief operations officer afterward. - Author: Food Consumer - Tags: Politics, #vivvo-import MEDIA ADVISORY Capital City Fruit, Inc. is site of Wednesday’s business roundtable discussion with Hillary Clinton Third-generation company provides background and instructions for reporters On Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:45 AM, Capital City Fruit in Norwalk, Iowa will host a tour and business roundtable with Hillary Clinton. This is one of a couple of small events scheduled by Clinton’s campaign staff. MEDIA If you would like to inquire about pool coverage or any opportunities for interviews or statements, please contact Patrick Burgwinkle, Iowa Press Secretary for Hillary for America (978) 870-7485 or email [pburgwinkle@hillaryclinton.com](mailto:pburgwinkle@hillaryclinton.com) After the event is over, Capital City Fruit would be happy to provide you with a media tour of the facility. Brendan Comito, Chief Operations Officer of Capital City Fruit will be available to answer your questions and provide a tour from approximately 1:15 PM until 2:00 PM. CAPITAL CITY FRUIT The supply chain management company and distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables is no stranger to politicians and has provided tours and a meeting place for several politicians including Senator Charles Grassley, Iowa Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman Dave Young and several state legislators. “We are honored that a presidential candidate has decided to tour our company and meet with our employees and other business owners,” stated Christian Comito, Chief Executive Officer. “We are always open to educating political leaders of either party on the challenges and successes of operating a business and what they can do to improve things for our employees, our communities and our nation’s economic environment.” During the recent economic recession Capital City Fruit made the decision to forge ahead with plans to expand its operations and build a new, much-needed facility. In October of 2012 it finished the 83,000 square foot facility, which includes 71,000 square feet of warehouse and 12,000 square feet of office space. It was financed with a loan backed by the Small Business Administration and Capital City Fruit also received economic development assistance from the State of Iowa and the City of Norwalk. Capital City Fruit, Inc. employs 149 people. Thirty-eight percent of the workforce is made up of immigrants and refugees from multiple countries. The company distributes over 100 categories of fresh fruits and vegetables to grocery chain distribution centers and institutional food wholesalers within a 350 mile radius of Des Moines. The product is grown all over the United States, as well as Canada, Mexico, Holland, Chile, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Guatemala. From summer until late fall, much of the produce originates locally, from growers in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan and Missouri. COMPANY HISTORY Capital City Fruit is a third-generation family business. The company was established as a fruit market in Des Moines in 1949 by Joseph T. Comito. Current Chairman of the Board Joseph M. Comito, son of Joseph T, assumed leadership of the company in 1975\. Joseph M. Comito is still active, coming to work every day at the age of 73\. The current owners of the company are brothers Christian Comito, Brendan Comito and Kieran Comito. Christian is the Chief Executive Officer, Brendan is the Chief Operations Officer and Kieran is the Director of Purchasing. 4 Seasons Fundraising is a small company located in the same building with Capital City Fruit and is also owned by the Comito brothers. 4 Seasons helps school and youth groups, such as bands and FFA clubs, raise funds for their organizations. Des Moines Truck Brokers, a second-generation family business, is also co-located in the building and is owned by Jimmy DeMatteis. Des Moines Truck Brokers, Inc. acts as a facilitator to arrange the efficient and economical movement of goods between cargo ships, airplanes, trucks, rail, warehouses, and store shelves. DMTB is a non-asset based company that arranges logistics for shippers utilizing sophisticated software and their extensive expertise in the transportation industry. You may also visit [www.capitalcityfruit.com](http://www.capitalcityfruit.com/?ref=foodconsumer.org) to learn more.